Ants on a Shrimp
Like a well-executed fine-dining experience, this sleek documentary entertains, delights, and makes viewers comfortable without evident sweat.
Ants on a Shrimp
What happens when the world’s most acclaimed restaurant picks up and moves halfway across the world? Named for just one of the many surprising dishes that René Redzepi serves at his esteemed Copenhagen foodie destination Noma (named “World’s Best Restaurant” in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014), Ants on a Shrimp follows the superstar chef and his team as they relocate to Japan to set up a five-week pop-up in Tokyo. But creating an all-new, fourteen-course menu foraged from local sources in an unfamiliar country presents unforeseen challenges–and may be a make-or-break moment for the risk-taking Redzepi’s career. This cross-cultural culinary odyssey is both a behind-the-scenes look at a food world visionary and a mouthwatering showcase for some of the most adventurous cuisine on the planet.
Genre
Documentary,
Food
Runtime
92
Language
Dutch,
English,
Japanese
Director
Maurice Dekkers
Cast
René Redzepi,
Rosio Sanchez,
Thomas Frebel,
Dan Giusti,
Kim Mikkola
FEATURED REVIEW
Chuck Bowen, Slant Magazine
Connoisseurs of global cuisine and foodie documentaries probably know René Redzepi, the founder and head chef of the Copenhagen eatery Noma. It's not difficult to see why filmmakers gravitate toward Redzepi, as he's a commanding and charismatic figure with a touch of mystery. Publicly, he doesn't ...
Played at
Santa Monica
Monica Film Center
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